Caryville man being evaluated for psychological competency in case of alleged sexual assault on a child
Washington County NewsA Caryville man is awaiting a neuropsychiatry competency exam to determine his ability to stand trial in a sexual assault…
Read MoreWCSO under cyber-attack Tuesday
Early Tuesday morning Washington County Sheriff’s Office came under a ransomware cyber attack. While the attack is ongoing, the WCSO…
Read MoreChipley man found guilty of trafficking meth
Staff ReportA Washington County jury took only 17 minutes to render a guilty verdict in an methamphetamine trafficking case. 50-year-old William…
Read MoreChipley man arrested on multiple animal cruelty charges
A Chipley man is behind bars on multiple counts of animal cruelty after a report came into the Washington County…
Read MoreUpdate: Domestic violence suspect captured after overnight manhunt
Update: Elis Francois Vargas Sterling was captured around 6:30 Friday morning. Sterling was wanted in connection to a domestic violence…
Read MoreTwo arrested after warrants served
A couple is behind bars after an investigation by the Panama City Beach Police led to the issuance of arrests…
Read MoreOne arrested in sex offender enforcement
A sex offender is behind bars in Washington County after failing to comply with offender registration requirements. Investigators with the…
Read MoreWilson sentenced to 30 years in sexual assault, kidnapping case
DIANE M. MOORE Dmoore@nevespublishing.co A Jackson County man facing multiple charges around a sexual assault and other incidents while in…
Read MoreTwo adults, one juvenile arrested for burglary and grand theft
Three females are behind bars in Washington County on burglary and grand theft charges. Two of the females are adults…
Read MoreConvicted murderer given life sentence
SupportAsher Martin was sentenced to life in prison Friday for second-degree murder and principal to arson in the 2020 stabbing…
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